Southern Africa

Zulu One of the largest South African ethnic groups

In the early 19th century the Zulu controlled most of South Africa

South Africa In 1948, the white minority government of South Africa instituted a policy of apartheid (complete separation of the races)

Although blacks made up 75% of the population, they received only a small % of land. Apartheid ended in 1991

Under Apartheid, Zulu were classed as third class citizens and suffered from discrimination

African National Council In 1912, while Apartheid was still going on, blacks had founded the African National Council (ANC) to fight for their rights.

In 1949, Nelson Mandela emerged as one of the leaders In 1949, Nelson Mandela emerged as one of the leaders. He led a long struggle to end apartheid that resulted in his being imprisoned (sentenced to life)

Nelson Mandela Mandela worked on ending apartheid from his jail cell. He was released in 1990

In 1994, South Africa held first election following policy of universal suffrage (everyone can vote) Nelson Mandela was elected 1st black president of South Africa

In 1996, the government passed a new, democratic constitution that guarantees the rights of all citizens.

Assignment 1. Illustrate an example of apartheid. 2. Demonstrate Nelson Mandela’s influence on apartheid. Work on Sub Saharan study guide